Company description

Evan the Forager is a small specialty-food purveyor based in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Founded by Evan Strusinski in 2009, the company provides the highest quality and most diverse selection of wild foraged plants and mushrooms to some of the best restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. For more information about Evan the Forager, please see these features in Maine Magazine and Outside Magazine.

Job description

Evan the Forager is a small specialty-food purveyor based in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Founded by Evan Strusinski in 2009, the company provides the highest quality and most diverse selection of wild foraged plants and mushrooms to some of the best restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. For more information about Evan the Forager, please see these features in Maine Magazine and Outside Magazine.

ABOUT THE POSITION: This is the fifth year we will offer this internship. It is an opportunity to forage with an expert guide and to receive complete and thorough training. The position entails participating in all aspects of the operation: learning to identify, harvest, process, pack, ship, and deliver product, as well as other aspects of running a small business. You may participate in any of these locations and times: PENNSYLVANIA (greater Philadelphia area) from Mid-March - April, and May; VERMONT for May and June; MAINE (mid-coast): July-November. NOTE: This is an unpaid internship unless otherwise arranged. We offer room and board in Vermont and Maine. This is also a good opportunity for a student looking for a summer job in Maine. Depending on commitment and experience a stipend or hourly wage is available.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a good work ethic, flexibility to adjust to the season as it presents itself, a positive attitude, and must enjoy working outside. A commitment of no less than two weeks is requested. Preference will be given to those who commit for longer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experience. We find that the qualities that make for good chefs and farmers also make for good foragers: a strong work ethic, attention to detail, care about product, pride in one's work, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Having one's own transportation is helpful, but perhaps not necessary.

Compensation

this position is: barter, volunteer

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline